Hibiscus malvaviscus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 694. 1753.

"Habitat in Mexico." RCN: 5088.

Lectotype (Borssum Waalkes in Blumea 14: 132. 1966): Herb. Clifford: 349, Hibiscus 2 (BM-000646495) .

Current name: Malvaviscus arboreus Cav. ( Malvaceae).